Origin
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers Beach on Saturday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Brent, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 1m
Distance
603.1 mi
971 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 51m
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6 AM
11h 1m
8 AM
11h 21m
10 AM
11h 8m
12 PM
11h 6m
3 PM
11h 9m
5 PM
11h 20m
8 PM
10h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers Beach, FL
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Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 603.1 miles and takes about 11h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, I 10, Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 298.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $96.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
301.6 miles from Fort Myers Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 298.5 mi | 5h 20m |
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Summerlin Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| San Carlos Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Gladiolus Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Estero Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 298.5 mi, about 5h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Beach, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Carolina Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 865
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Estero Boulevard
3
Continue on FL 865
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
San Carlos Boulevard
4
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto CR 869
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Summerlin Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 865
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gladiolus Drive
7
Continue on FL 865
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound
9
Keep slight left at fork
219 ft
·
8 sec
10
Merge onto FL 884
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Colonial Boulevard
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
299 mi
·
5 hr 20 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
21
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
22
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
23
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
24
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 301.6 miles from Fort Myers Beach, FL, or about 5h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 133 miles or 2h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 301.6 miles or 5h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 301.6 miles or 5h 35m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Myers Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Myers Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 133 miles from Fort Myers Beach, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 298.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
199 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
398 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lake City, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
302 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 302 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 133 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 301.6 miles from Fort Myers Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 298.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 302 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 601.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
8
316.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
316.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
600.1 mi into trip
|
~10h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
8
601.4 mi into trip
|
~10h 57m in
Take the exit toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$96.00 one way
$191.99 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
211 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $104.43 | $208.85 |
| premium | $4.72 | $112.14 | $224.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $133.16 | $266.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$96
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 211 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 180.9 | 2 | $63.33 | $28.95 |
| Efficient EV | 150.8 | 1 | $52.77 | $24.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 241.2 | 3 | $84.43 | $38.60 |
Gas CO2
211 kg
EV CO2
71 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Saturday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 104.2
View on nps.gov
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$25
near mile 604.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
603.1 mi / 11h 1m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 75.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 298.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 603.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
316.2 mi in
|
~5h 51m
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 298.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 302 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brent, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial and Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.0 hours each way, a round trip means 22.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brent, FL before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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